Austin/Travis County, TX Focus

Phonebanking for Bill White

Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday/Sunday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
We are calling voters all day, everyday to tell them about Bill White. Even if you can volunteer for an hour a week, your effort can make a difference. Come by the office anytime or schedule a shift by emailing volunteeraustin@billwhitefortexas.com or giving us a call at 512-810-6790.


NEWS FROM AUSTIN:

Karin Crump Picks Up Public Safety Endorsements

Texas Board of Education: Plagiarism and Payback

Long-ago concessions by city contract negotiators delayed release of report on police shooting

Perry and Frullo to Party with Lobbyists?


EVENTS:

This comes from the Travis County Democratic Party:

A Reception Supporting State Representative Valinda Bolton
Tue, May 25, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
At the Home of Jim and Cheryl George

For a Reception Supporting State Representative Valinda Bolton Tuesday, May 25, 2010 5:30-7:30 PM Contact Kacy Shindler at (512) 465-2162 for more details.

Northeast Travis County Democrats Meeting
TIME/DATE: May 25, 2010. 6:30pm Meet and Greet, 7:00pm Meeting starts
PLACE: Travis County Community Center, 15822 Foothill Farms Loop, Pflugerville
CONTACT: Dave Taylor at 844-1300 or mrdave9735@aol.com

Capital City Young Democrats
Wed, June 2, 6pm – 8pm
George Washington Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library, 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78722, (512) 974-1010

Capital City Young Democrats welcomes the young and the young at heart to join us for volunteering and social events. Each month, we have a regular meeting, a happy hour, and at least one social or volunteer event. We meet the first Wednesday of every month. George Washington Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78722, (512) 974-1010 For more information, contact kimberlyhokanson@gmail.com

You are invited to join Northeast Travis County Democrats for their monthly meeting the last Tuesday of the month. The Community Center is located across FM 1825 from the Springhill Restaurant and behind the Lamb's Auto.

Capital Area Democratic Women Monthly Meeting
Thu Jun 10 11:30am – Thu Jun 10 1pm (Monthly at 11:30am on the second Thursday)
Monthly at 11:30am on the second Thursday

Kurt Kuhn and Austin Judicial candidates are welcome to explain the ins and outs of the Texas judicial system.

Nuevo Leon 1501 E 6th St

Networking 11:30 Lunch 12:00

Capital City Young Democrats
Wed, July 7, 6pm – 8pm
George Washington Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library, 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78722, (512) 974-1010

Capital City Young Democrats welcomes the young and the young at heart to join us for volunteering and social events. Each month, we have a regular meeting, a happy hour, and at least one social or volunteer event. We meet the first Wednesday of every month. George Washington Carver Branch of the Austin Public Library 1161 Angelina Street, Austin, TX 78722, (512) 974-1010 For more information, contact kimberlyhokanson@gmail.com


BIODIESEL IN AUSTIN AREA

Here are some biodiesel stations near Austin, TX. Biodiesel is less polluting and has a smaller carbon footprint than regular diesel, and is produced right here in the USA. Biodiesel can be used in almost any diesel engine. Up to B20 (a 20 percent blend) any diesel engine, whether car or 18 wheeler or whatever, can use it. Above B20 some older engines may have problems, but newer engines should be ok.

DieselGreen Fuels: 5217 Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702, 512-247-3835. Offers B20 (good for any diesel engine) and B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5.

El Sol Logistics: 1114 Regal Row, Austin, TX 78748, 512-563-8142. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open 9-5 M-F

Oaxacan Tamaleo: 1634 Hwy 71, Cedar Creek, TX 78612, 512-289-9262. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). CLOSED MONDAYS

Ecowise: 110 W. Elizabeth St. Austin, TX 78704, 512-326-4474. Offers B100 (OK for newer diesel engines). Open M-SU 10-7PM.